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I am delighted to announce that the UBC Board of Governors has reappointed Ms. Lisa Castle, Vice-President Human Resources, for a five-year term starting April 2013. Ms Castle has had two previous terms starting April 15, 2002 first as AVP, and as VP since September 2012.

I will be stepping down as President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of British Columbia at the end of June 2014, after serving for eight years in what has been an inspiring and rewarding position.

The President’s Advisory Committee for the selection of a new Associate Vice-President, Enrolment Services, and Registrar has been established, per Policy #17, “Appointment of Registrar and Librarians”. Drs. Angela Redish and W. Wesley Pue will be chairing this committee, which has the following membership:

Do you know UBC staff who have made outstanding contributions to the University community? I invite you to nominate them for the 2013 President’s Service Award for Excellence and the President’s Staff Awards.

President’s Service Award for Excellence

Introduced in 1991, the President’s Service Award for Excellence is the top award presented to UBC staff in recognition of contributions to UBC and excellence in personal achievements.

Up to five recipients are selected annually by a committee of representatives from the University community. Permanent members of staff with 10 years or more of UBC service are eligible for nomination.